R 171456Z MAY 13
ALCGPSC 055/13
SUBJ: FREE ADMISSION TO PARTICIPATING BLUE STAR MUSEUMS
1. The National Endowment for the Arts has partnered with the
Department of Defense, Blue Star Families, and museums across the
United States to offer admission for active duty, reserve and their
family members to museums across the nation at no cost. Blue Star
Museums expands military Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation (MWR)
offerings by providing service members and their families with the
opportunity to visit museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
2. Beginning on Memorial Day, 27 May 2013, through Labor Day, 2 Sep
2013, active duty and reserve Coast Guard members and up to five
family members may visit participating museums at no cost for
admission. The five family members that are eligible for this
opportunity include spouses, children, aunts, uncles and
grandparents.
3. Blue Star Museums are a valuable resource for Service members and
their families, giving them an opportunity to enjoy one another and
experience many museums during the summer of 2013. More than 1,800
museums in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico
and American Samoa are participating, to include childrens museums,
fine art museums, history and science museums, and nature centers.
4. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the
Blue Star Families organization web site at:
http://www.bluestarfam.org/Programs/Blue(underscore)Star(underscore)M
useums.
5. RDML Dave Callahan, Commander, CG Personnel Service Center,
sends.
6. Internet release authorized.